Tides Today & Tomorrow in Fort Sumter, SC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Fort Sumter, SC.
Next low tide : 10:10 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 3:50 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8665728
Common Questions About Tides

Fort Sumter, SC Tides - Jun 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:344.93:074.98:470.29:160.86:128:22Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:234.73:585.09:360.310:120.86:118:22Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:134.64:485.110:220.311:060.86:118:23Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:034.55:365.211:070.211:560.76:118:24Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:514.56:215.411:510.26:118:24Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:384.57:045.512:430.612:330.16:118:25Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:224.57:445.61:260.41:150.16:118:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:054.58:225.62:080.31:550.16:108:26New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:464.58:595.62:480.32:350.06:108:26New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:264.49:355.63:260.23:150.06:108:26New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:044.410:105.54:030.23:570.16:108:27Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:434.410:485.54:410.24:400.16:108:27Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:254.511:305.45:210.15:260.26:108:28Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:124.66:040.16:180.36:108:28Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:175.31:074.86:520.07:160.36:108:28First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:115.22:065.07:45-0.18:200.36:118:29First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:095.13:085.38:41-0.29:260.36:118:29First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:115.04:115.69:39-0.410:310.16:118:29Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:154.95:155.910:38-0.511:35-0.16:118:30Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:214.96:176.111:38-0.66:118:30Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:255.07:146.312:35-0.312:36-0.76:118:30Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:245.08:096.41:33-0.51:33-0.86:128:30Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:215.19:036.42:27-0.62:27-0.86:128:30Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:185.19:556.23:19-0.63:21-0.66:128:31Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:125.010:456.04:09-0.64:12-0.46:128:31Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:055.011:335.74:56-0.55:03-0.26:138:31Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:574.95:43-0.35:530.26:138:31Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:195.412:484.96:29-0.16:460.56:138:31Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:065.01:384.87:160.17:410.76:148:31Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:524.82:284.88:030.28:370.96:148:31Third Quarter30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8665728)

Common Questions About Fort Sumter, SC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Fort Sumter, SC today?

Slack tide in Fort Sumter, SC is approximately 7:00 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Fort Sumter, SC?

Fort Sumter, SC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Fort Sumter, SC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Fort Sumter, SC?

Tide predictions for Fort Sumter, SC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Fort Sumter, SC?

Tide data for Fort Sumter, SC is sourced from NOAA Station #8665728. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8665728.

What is the moon phase in Fort Sumter, SC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Fort Sumter, SC is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Fort Sumter, SC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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